Samples Band 9

IELTS Opinion Writing Samples Band 9

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some people think university education should prepare student for employment. Other people think the university has other functions. Discuss both views and what do you think the function of the university.

While some people believe, making students eligible for job market should be the main focus of tertiary education, others opine that creating resourceful individuals should be the core purpose. In my opinion, both together can be an objective of the higher studies, because both are required for a progressive future.

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It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best both for the individual and for society. Do you agree or disagree?

It is true that few individuals believe youngsters should get married before they turn 30. However, not all the effects of this phenomenon have been positive, although there are certainly some advantages. In the essay below, I will discuss both sides and will explicate my stand for getting married after 30 years with examples.

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In many countries the level of crime is increasing and crimes are becoming more violent. Why do you think this is and what can be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.

An extremely harsh problem nowadays many countries are facing is to deal with the crime rate increasing astonishingly and becoming more severe. In my view, there are several probable reasons for this issue such as the population booming and the lack of education. Thus, I am going to explain these two causes and support some correspondent solutions to solve this.

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Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree?

It is an undeniable trend that more and more children spend their leisure time on electronic devices. However, I am of the opinion that it is important to encourage children to participate in outdoor activities, which has optimistic impacts not only on their health conditions but also on their academic performance.

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Many people believe that companies and individuals should pay to clean up the environment in proportion to the amount of pollution they have produced. Do you agree or disagree?

Many people argue that companies and individuals should take responsibilities of pollution they produced by paying tax. However, I disagree with the opinion because that can not deter the deterioration of the environment.

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Some people think that teenagers should concentrate on all subjects at school. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subjects they are best at or they are most interested in. To what extent do you agree?

It is considered by some people that the adolescents should focus on every subject, while many others believe that they should concentrate on particular ones of their interests. In my opinion, both of the thinking have equal importance and the teenagers should decide depending on their age.

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Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

It is certainly true that few individuals think that parents should motivate their kids to participate in group work activities, whenever they have some time, whereas few others believe that these lads should be left to learn on their own. I do not concur with the former view and will explain my stand with examples.

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The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer

The invention and enhancement of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority now. In my opinion, I agree with this statement, because nowadays the fossil fuels are consumed at a rapid pace, if this situation continues to prevail, there would be no resources left for the future utilization.

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

In numerous nations, it is believed by a few sections of society that it is essential to spend big amount of money on building new railway lines for rapid trains between cities, while others believe that this cash should be used to improve existing public transport. This essay will present both sides of the argument and then I will present my own perspective being that the government should improve existing public transportation.

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Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is often believed that the children who do their work as per their choices could make them selfish whereas others think that it makes them self dependent. In my point of view, doing their own chores makes the children learn more and intelligent. Though, this statement has dual aspects that will discussed in the below paragraphs.

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Write about the following topic The best way to plan a holiday is by not planning at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

Some people perceive that, the eminent way to prepare for a holiday is by not planning anything and leaving things to happen by itself. In my opinion, I don't agree with this statement, because we cannot start a voyage without knowing the final destination. In this essay, we'll discuss the relevant attributes for it.

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One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweighs the disadvantages?

Nowadays, with the advancement of medical technology, people could live longer than before. Some believe that longer life expectancy is a benefit, whereas others think that it is a drawback. Personally, I agree that longer life expectancy will be more beneficial than detrimental.

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Some people think that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym/health club while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is sufficient. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Exercise is must for being healthy in life. It is often believed that the one can be fit by performing workout in the gym whereas on the other side, few of them think that daily warm up exercises like jogging, walking and climbing is enough to stay healthy in the life. Both the nations have their own weightage and would like give the reason as well as my opinion in the below paragraphs.

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Some people think that children should be taught at school to recycle materials and avoid waste. Other people believe that children should be taught this at home. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.

In recent times, it's very important to recycle things like a plastic and glass and reduce the waste of it by teaching children. However, It's a highly debated topic, Some believe that it should be taught by schools and others think that it might be more effective if learn at home by parents. This essay will discuss both points of views further. I firmly believe that, Children should be aware and learn about this at the institution.

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Some people think that teenagers should be requested an unpaid job in their free time. They believe that these will be helpful for both individual teenagers and local communities. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to your answer, and require examples.

The younger generations are considered the future, and every now and then, parents try to provide the best upbringings for their child. One way introduced by them is charity work during their leisure time, that would benefit both the community and children. In my opinion, I agree with this view, however, society should reward these youngsters for their time and effort. In this essay, we shall discuss this point further.

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Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, others think that zoos are useful to protect rare animals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The zoo is the area where animals are kept safe. It is often believed that zoos must be closed because animals are not safe in it. On the other side, few believe that for some animals this area is essential. I will discuss both statement and my point of view in the below paragraphs.

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Some people think history has little or nothing to offer, while others say the study of the past helps us understand the present. Write on both views and give your opinion, citing examples from your experience

The history of every country is considered to be its treasure. But every individual has its own perception about this subject. It's often believed that the past has nothing to offer, whereas others think that it is the only past that clarify the present. I would like to discuss the both sides of the above notion with the illustrate example in the below paragraphs.

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Some people say that technologies such as mobile phones are disrupting social interaction. Do you agree or disagree?

The smartphone is the technology that has gained more popularity among every individual. But it is often believed that the cell phones have eliminated the social interaction among the people. It makes the people physically less and digitally more social. I completely agree with the notion and will discuss the reason in the below paragraphs.

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Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to have a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a controversy that pursuing a career in the early years or changing jobs constantly will give an individual more job fulfilment. In my opinion, while job-hopping is a fitting choice for those having less career ambition, I partly agree with the notion that staying in a steady job will provide a more pleasant experience.

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In some countries, the government pays unemployed people on a weekly basis. How does this impact individuals and the government? Do you agree or disagree with this idea?

The grant to unemployed people is paid in many countries and it is definitely affecting the nation and the society.I partially agree with the statement and will discuss the point to support my argument in the below paragraphs.

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